This filter is a bit on the hefty side, but it is well worth the money. Once you learn how to operate it, you will appreciate the way it is designed. I say this because it through me for a loop at first. I am also someone who attempts to figure it out on my own before referring to the instructions (unless putting together furniture).

The key points to love about this item are:

- Great softening applied to your image with the Black Mist Effect
- ND Filter has hard stops (no "X" pattern)
- Circular Polarizer exhibits no visible color shifts
- Locking pin makes adjustments easy and doesn't come off when loosened
- Waterproof for shooting outdoors

Things NOT to love about this:

- A bit on the hefty side (CPL + ND glass will do that)
- Requires an 86mm cap instead of 82mm

As far as the cons go... the weight is to be expected since they are essentially stacking 3 adapters into 1. It's not super heavy, but it is noticeable that it's there. I also have the 82mm size which is on the heavy end anyways. The cap difference used to bother me, but it's necessary to avoid vignetting at wider focal lengths. I usually have a couple filters on me and keep the original size cap with those. No big deal!

Expanding on the positives... the twist lock bot mechanism really makes this easy to operate. You simply dial in your ND amount first, lock it down, and then use the peg to twist to your desired polarizing position. Magic! The Black Diffusion is always present, so you only need to worry about the other two. If you need to adjust the ND amount, then just be aware that it will change the polarization. You can use the peg as a marker to know where it needs to be as well as your camera screen for confirmation.

Overall, I can absolutely recommend this filter. The materials used are high quality and the images it produces are spectacular. You do have to pay some money, but it is well worth it. After trying enough bargain adapters, you learn to appreciate the good ones (no color shifts, smooth rotation, etc.). You also get a nice carry case with magnetic closure for when it's not on your lens as well as a microfiber cloth for cleaning. It's a winner for sure!